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The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3.0 star property

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Birthday party area
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hot springs
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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1201 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(84 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

At The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Mission Bay and 3.9 km (2.5 mi) from University of San Diego. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Mission Valley hotel include San Diego Zoo and Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Riverwalk Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marketplace Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hampton’s “On The House” Breakfast - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star San Diego hotel.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Atwood Hotel San Diego
Atwood Motel San Diego
Atwood San Diego
The Atwood
The Atwood Diego Seaworld Zoo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$157, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

The closest beach to The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo is Mission Beach (7.5 km).

Does The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

No, The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

There is a golf course next to The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo.

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 250 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 1807 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zahir

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

walter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Eitan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
pet friendly hotel with lots of space to walk the dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Hojun

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jenni

nothing o eat in walking distance during the night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic room but was enough for us and quiet enough. Microwave, fridge, decent sized room. Would bring own toiletries though. Very basic ones provided. Always had enough parking during our stay. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tinisha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was such a bad experience AGAIN there was not a working heater & it was extremely cold that night also the sink faucet in the bathroom had a trickle of water coming out no pressure at all sadly again this place did Not Meet my Needs I am very disappointed AGAIN the last time the room was infested with ants & I told the front desk & no response this last time I told the front Customer Service rep I got a generic I’m sorry no mention of a comp stay or a discount next time or anything so I think I’ll have to find another hotel to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

TM

Clean and quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marlis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was in a great location with comfortable beds, clean rooms no bugs at a good rate. The only issue was our bathroom window leaked water when it rained. We were in room #142.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and easy and free parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

cozell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was very satisfied with my stay although I had to leave early because of weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Renato

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Staff, Goid Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ennio

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was okay. And I had some random charge on my card that I was never informed about
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I travel to San Diego the Atwood hotel is my go to .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kayden

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a handicapped room based on my husband's injury. The staff was very accommodating to our needs. The room was clean and very big. This is a very convenient location as there are nearby attractions and it is reasonably close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025